Questions about 2002 Lighting 42
07-02-2014, 07:52 PM
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Questions about 2002 Lighting 42
Hello everyone, I'm looking at a 42 Lighting with twin 800hp motors, the owner said it runs 95. I thought that was a little low, coming from my 35 with a total of 900hp and runs 80 I really thought the 42 would do better. I've heard something about the early 2000's Fountain had large steps and it made them a little funny to drive. Has anyone heard the same thing or is it BS? My goal is to buy/build a 42 that runs 100-110mph. How much power does it take to get that done?
07-02-2014, 08:31 PM
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The big step boats are said to be good up to 130mph. (At least that's what old man Reggie told me) MPH seems a bit low but could be in the drives and props..
No comparison with the 35 and 42.
No comparison with the 35 and 42.
07-02-2014, 09:11 PM
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Hello everyone, I'm looking at a 42 Lighting with twin 800hp motors, the owner said it runs 95. I thought that was a little low, coming from my 35 with a total of 900hp and runs 80 I really thought the 42 would do better. I've heard something about the early 2000's Fountain had large steps and it made them a little funny to drive. Has anyone heard the same thing or is it BS? My goal is to buy/build a 42 that runs 100-110mph. How much power does it take to get that done?
I don't think that is completely out of line, maybe he is giving you a real every summer day number, unlike most. My 38 big step lightning runs about 96 in the summer heat on 700hp.
If you really want to take a 42 to the next level is all about raising the x. The 700sci #6 boats run over 100 using surface drives. Many big hp bravo boats are also break triple digits with shorty lowers and 5,6 and even 7 blade props....however they eat drives like candy.
95 every day without wrenching if a GREAT number on a 42 ft boat
07-02-2014, 09:51 PM
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The boat has B-max uppers and IMCO lowers 4 blade Bravo props I don't know the pitch. I'm guess there could be some MPH to gain with a prop change but I really don't think it's going to give me the 5mph I want. I agree a honest 95mph with out working on it all the time would be nice but I can't stop there. Thanks for the input
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95 is not too far off with that set up. With some dialing in, it may run close to 100. But if I were you, I'd take a look at this 42. http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o53189-en.html. All the work has been done, it already runs well over 110mph, and is probably the nicest 42 I've seen. The owner's willing to take a partial trade for a smaller boat.
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07-03-2014, 06:56 AM
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This one with 600's might get you close and looks like a really nice boat. http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o57670-en.html
If this one had been around when I was shopping, I might not have bought my 47.. But I have to agree with 4bus.. the best way to a 100+ 42 is with 700sci's and #6's.
If this one had been around when I was shopping, I might not have bought my 47.. But I have to agree with 4bus.. the best way to a 100+ 42 is with 700sci's and #6's.
07-03-2014, 07:38 AM
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I agree that is a very nice boat! I'll call the guy if we can work out a triad and cash with my 35 that would be a nice boat to have. Thanks for the link.
